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Brother 260
Brother KH260 Bulky Knitting Machine Overview
Explore the Brother KH260 bulky knitting machine — features, punchcard use, yarn choices, and why it’s a favorite for knitters working with heavy yarns.more...
Machine Knitting Techniques
programming stitch patterns
punchcard
stitch patterns
Decorative Patterning with Knitting Machines
Quickly and easily create lace, textured patterns and multi-color designs with a knitting machine. With buttons, punchcards, electronics and even hand manipulation the sky's the limit!more...
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
curl
Diagonal
The Ultimate DIY Shawl
Knitting diagonals is a common way for hand-knitters to make scarves, shawls, wraps and blankets. With a few considerations, machine knitters can join in the fun!more...
Knitwear Design
custom knitting patterns
Knit it Now Tool
tapers
Slope vs Taper - Draft Angles for your Knitting
When drafting knitting patterns or just making adjustments, understanding the math behind angled shaping is important. Explore the difference between slopes and tapers. Do you struggle with math? Check out the Knit it Now tools to take the guesswork out of creating custom knitting instructions.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
machine knitting
Machine Knitters: Save your Back and Shoulders
When machine knitting, your position at the machine is most important. Add to your knitting pleasure by being comfortable and protecting your back, neck and shoulders.more...
Knitwear Design
garment shaping
neck shaping
Neckline Planning for Machine Knitters
When choosing a sweater style to knit, one of the many decisions is "what neckline style do I want?" For machine knitters, consider your skills, your machine, techniques and your yarn when making a decision.more...
Machine Knitting Techniques
embellishment
Twisted Cord Fun
Use a kitchen appliance to create an easy, pretty and fun alternative to I-Cord for ties, straps, and embellishment. Turn strands of yarn into a strong cord.more...
Knitting Machine Projects | Patterns
curl
scarves
Machine Knit No Roll Infinity Scarf
Make it in a weekend! An Infinity (or Mobius) Scarf has no beginning and no end. Knit yours with your knitting machine in a gorgeous yarn in no time!more...
Machine Knitting Tips
machine knitting
machine knitting terms
Machine Knitting Terms Glossary
Don't let cryptic abbreviations and mysterious machine knitting terms discourage you. Use the Knit it Now Machine Knitter's Terms Glossary to understand vintage patterns and books. Use it for a refresher for the jargon used by machine knitters.more...
Machine Knitting Tips
drafting
gauge
hand knitting
japanese notation
knit it now
Knit it Now Tool
measuring
How to use Hand Knitting Patterns for Machine Knitting
Machine knitters: dip into the wealth of hand knitting patterns available from the hand knitting world. Explore 3 methods for "translating" hand knitting patterns to create knitting machine patterns you will love.more...
Knitwear Design
garment shaping
increasing
short row
Asymmetric Hem for Machine Knitters
Adding a shaped hemline is an easy way to create a custom machine knit designer sweater. With just a little planning you can add this feature to any pattern and quickly knit it with your knitting machine.more...
Knitwear Design
collar
garment style
lapel
Creating Collars with a Knitting Machine
Adding collars to machine knitting patterns is easier than you think! Collars can be just as important as design elements as stripes and stitch patterns for enhancing your knitwear designs.more...
